Mesa : Arizona

Mesa is a fast growing southern suburb of Phoenix, Arizona.  Originally founded by the Latter Day Saints (Mormons), about 10% of the population is Mormon today. This college town (the Polytechnic campus of Arizona State University, East and Mesa Community College) of 450,000 is located near the amazing Superstition Mountains.  It is the 3rd largest city in Arizona.
In our opinion Mesa is less attractive than its near neighbor, Tempe, which is home to Arizona State University.

Photo of downtown Mesa courtesy of and per license of Wikipedia and Ixnayonthetimmay.

There are many active adult communities in Mesa (see link at right).
The National Association of Realtors reports the median sale price in the Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale area to be $223,100, in the first quarter of 2016.  Zillow reports it to be lower at $205,650, in mid-2016.

The scenery and outdoor recreation near Mesa is suburb, although the feel of the town is suburban. The Chicago Cubs conduct spring training in Mesa. There are 2 large malls in town that offer many attractions besides shopping, the Fiesta Mall and the newer Superstition Springs Center in East Mesa.

Mesa is extremely hot in the summer and there is quite a bit of urban sprawl. Mesa in below average in walkability when compared to other cities.

Construction, accomodations and food service

Mesa is in southern Arizona about 24 miles south of Phoenix.  It is located near the Superstition Mountains in one of the world's largest deserts. January temperatures tend to be in the 50's, with July temperatures in the 90's.